NHTSA Complaint #11372459 — 2017 HONDA ACCORD

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 2 Injuries

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11372459
Vehicle	2017 HONDA ACCORD
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	September 27, 2020
Date Filed	October 30, 2020
Mileage	83,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

I WAS STOPPED ON A CITY STREET AT A RED LIGHT AND REAR ENDED BY A DRUNK DRIVER GOING 45+MPH. THE DRIVERS SEAT BACK FAILED UPON COLLISION AND WAS THRUST BACK ON THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT. THE RESULTING SEAT FAILURE CAUSED INJURIES TO MY LOWER BACK THAT WOULD NOT HAVE TAKEN PLACE HAD THE SEAT STRUCTURE BEEN DESIGNED STRONG ENOUGH TO WITHSTAND A REAR COLLISION.

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